Twin Cities Innovation Alliance
@tciamn.bsky.social
Fostering innovation in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Digital justice, AI Ethics, co-powering communities
Check out our website: https://www.tciamn.org/
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Digital justice, AI Ethics, co-powering communities
Check out our website: https://www.tciamn.org/
Find all resource links here: https://linktr.ee/tcia
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by @ysolstar.bsky.social! We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd, and very excited to dive into this read.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by @ysolstar.bsky.social! We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd, and very excited to dive into this read.
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New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack. We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New read! Join us in discussing Afrofuturism: The World Of BlackSci-Fi and Fantasy Culture by Ytasha L. Womack. We will be meeting a week early, on November 22nd.
Want to get involved? Sign up to receive emails about the book club through this link: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
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What does digital liberation look like when imagined through an Afrofuturist lens? “No Data About Us Without Us” reflects on how communities are resisting surveillance in schools and building new futures rooted in care, creativity, and collective power.
Link: just-tech.ssrc.org/articles/no-...
Link: just-tech.ssrc.org/articles/no-...
October 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
What does digital liberation look like when imagined through an Afrofuturist lens? “No Data About Us Without Us” reflects on how communities are resisting surveillance in schools and building new futures rooted in care, creativity, and collective power.
Link: just-tech.ssrc.org/articles/no-...
Link: just-tech.ssrc.org/articles/no-...
As our October 25th Afrofuturist book club meeting approaches, we wanted to share a conversation with the author Victor LaValle and the Los Angeles Public Library in reflecting on transforming Lovecraft’s legacy and what it means to write horror from a new lens: www.lapl.org/collections-...
Interview With an Author: Victor LaValle
Victor LaValle is the author of seven works of fiction and three graphic novels. His books have won the World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, Dragon Award, and the Shirley Jac...
www.lapl.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
As our October 25th Afrofuturist book club meeting approaches, we wanted to share a conversation with the author Victor LaValle and the Los Angeles Public Library in reflecting on transforming Lovecraft’s legacy and what it means to write horror from a new lens: www.lapl.org/collections-...
Ready for a good book? For our October read, we're diving into The Ballad of Black Tom by victorlavalle.bsky.social, blending fantasy, horror, and social commentary on race and poverty in America. Join us Oct 25th at 10 AM CT
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October 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ready for a good book? For our October read, we're diving into The Ballad of Black Tom by victorlavalle.bsky.social, blending fantasy, horror, and social commentary on race and poverty in America. Join us Oct 25th at 10 AM CT
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
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"In schools, AI surveillance has rapidly become a core part of this shift. Districts are adopting big-data policing tools and predictive analytics that extend the school-to-prison pipeline and normalize constant monitoring of young people." -- @tciamn.bsky.social medium.com/write-a-cata...
medium.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"In schools, AI surveillance has rapidly become a core part of this shift. Districts are adopting big-data policing tools and predictive analytics that extend the school-to-prison pipeline and normalize constant monitoring of young people." -- @tciamn.bsky.social medium.com/write-a-cata...
Dignityinschools.bsky.social organizes a National Week of Action Against School Pushout, hosting teach-ins, film screenings, panels, and workshops on liberated learning.
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
September 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Dignityinschools.bsky.social organizes a National Week of Action Against School Pushout, hosting teach-ins, film screenings, panels, and workshops on liberated learning.
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Learn more and find an event near you: dignityinschools.org/take-action/...
#DSCWoA2025 #EducationJustice #CommunityNotCops #Edu
Hey bookworms, #FuturesLabBookClub is meeting tomorrow! Join us Sat, Sep 27 10a CST | 11a EST as we discuss nnedi.bsky.social's Binti.
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hey bookworms, #FuturesLabBookClub is meeting tomorrow! Join us Sat, Sep 27 10a CST | 11a EST as we discuss nnedi.bsky.social's Binti.
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Didn't finish the book? No problem! Everyone's welcome. Bring thoughts on #Afrofuturism and we'll see there. Sign up here to join: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Reposted by Twin Cities Innovation Alliance
AI is exacerbating a feeling that since the pandemic, the classroom dynamic has grown transactional www.the74million.org/article/anot...
Another AI Side Effect: Erosion of Student-Teacher Trust
AI is exacerbating a feeling that since the pandemic, the classroom dynamic has grown transactional.
www.the74million.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
AI is exacerbating a feeling that since the pandemic, the classroom dynamic has grown transactional www.the74million.org/article/anot...
Hey readers, how's your progress on Binti? Our next book meeting is THIS saturday, Sep 27 at 10a CT | 11a ET. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finishing the book is not required, just bring your thoughts on Afrofuturism!
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hey readers, how's your progress on Binti? Our next book meeting is THIS saturday, Sep 27 at 10a CT | 11a ET. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Finishing the book is not required, just bring your thoughts on Afrofuturism!
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Sign up to join #FuturesLabBookClub: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
The author of this month's book club read is nnedi.bsky.social! Nnedi is an award-winning writer and describes her work as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. Learn more about Nnedi: nnedi.com
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
September 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The author of this month's book club read is nnedi.bsky.social! Nnedi is an award-winning writer and describes her work as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. Learn more about Nnedi: nnedi.com
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Have you read Binti? Sign up to join our discussion this Sat, Sept 27th: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
"What does data justice mean to you, and how have you integrated data justice into your work?"
Check out this video highlighting our Data Justice Futures Week of Action featuring our own maptruenorth.bsky.social as a moderator: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAkJ...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekofAction
Check out this video highlighting our Data Justice Futures Week of Action featuring our own maptruenorth.bsky.social as a moderator: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAkJ...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekofAction
Data Justice Futures: Data Justice in Philanthropy
YouTube video by Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities
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September 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"What does data justice mean to you, and how have you integrated data justice into your work?"
Check out this video highlighting our Data Justice Futures Week of Action featuring our own maptruenorth.bsky.social as a moderator: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAkJ...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekofAction
Check out this video highlighting our Data Justice Futures Week of Action featuring our own maptruenorth.bsky.social as a moderator: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAkJ...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekofAction
A year ago, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) and TCIA came together for the first-ever Data Justice Futures Week of Action, asserting Minnesota as an incubator for Data Justice.
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
September 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A year ago, the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) and TCIA came together for the first-ever Data Justice Futures Week of Action, asserting Minnesota as an incubator for Data Justice.
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
Read the highlights here medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#DataJusticeFutures #WeekOfAction #Data
As we read Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, we begin to see how important her Himba heritage is. Himbatribe.com is a great resource to learn more about the Himba. Check it out!
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
September 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As we read Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, we begin to see how important her Himba heritage is. Himbatribe.com is a great resource to learn more about the Himba. Check it out!
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
Join us Sep 27th as we dive deeper: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
Photo: Tjingi Tjinginda
#FuturesLab #BookClub #Afrofuturism
After federal funding cuts, the Science Museum of MN made the difficult decision to end their RJ STEAM program. TCIA has stepped up to continue the work in a new iteration known as the STEAM Collective.
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
September 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
After federal funding cuts, the Science Museum of MN made the difficult decision to end their RJ STEAM program. TCIA has stepped up to continue the work in a new iteration known as the STEAM Collective.
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
Read more about this change here: www.tciamn.org/steam
#STEAMCollective #STEAM #YouthinSTEAM
We looked through hundreds of #D4PG photos and couldn't help but smile (and giggle) at our inspired and energized #D4Experience. We put our favorites into a D4 Gallery! Check it out: tciamn.org/d4pg
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We looked through hundreds of #D4PG photos and couldn't help but smile (and giggle) at our inspired and energized #D4Experience. We put our favorites into a D4 Gallery! Check it out: tciamn.org/d4pg
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Which photo speaks to you?
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood #DataJustice @noticecoalition.bsky.social
Last month, our Afrofuturists book club met up for a powerful discussion of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents.
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last month, our Afrofuturists book club met up for a powerful discussion of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Talents.
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
Next, we're reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor!
Want to join? Sign up for our book club: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#Afrofuturism #TCIA #BookClub #SciFi #Binti #NnediOkorafor
Reposted by Twin Cities Innovation Alliance
We’re committed to independent analysis, critical insight, and elevating the stories that matter — especially the ones being ignored.
Read our latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/thenotic...
#NOTICENewletter #Edtech #DataJustice #Futureoftech @ruha9.bsky.social @tciamn.bsky.social
Read our latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/thenotic...
#NOTICENewletter #Edtech #DataJustice #Futureoftech @ruha9.bsky.social @tciamn.bsky.social
The NOTICE Newsletter.
Defending youth justice in the digital age.
open.substack.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
We’re committed to independent analysis, critical insight, and elevating the stories that matter — especially the ones being ignored.
Read our latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/thenotic...
#NOTICENewletter #Edtech #DataJustice #Futureoftech @ruha9.bsky.social @tciamn.bsky.social
Read our latest Substack piece: open.substack.com/pub/thenotic...
#NOTICENewletter #Edtech #DataJustice #Futureoftech @ruha9.bsky.social @tciamn.bsky.social
Check out our article on what every educator (and parent) should know this school year and learn more about resources for liberatory learning like @noticecoalition.bsky.social and @the74.bsky.social
medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#TCIA #Educators #LiberationinEducation #TechforGood #BacktoSchool #Edu
medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#TCIA #Educators #LiberationinEducation #TechforGood #BacktoSchool #Edu
4 Bold Resources to Challenge EdTech, Inspire Justice, and Empower Communities
What Every Educator (And Parent) Should Know This School Year
medium.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Check out our article on what every educator (and parent) should know this school year and learn more about resources for liberatory learning like @noticecoalition.bsky.social and @the74.bsky.social
medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#TCIA #Educators #LiberationinEducation #TechforGood #BacktoSchool #Edu
medium.com/@TwinCitiesI...
#TCIA #Educators #LiberationinEducation #TechforGood #BacktoSchool #Edu
If you're looking to learn more about Octavia Butler during your reading of Parable of the Talents, here is a short interview between the author herself and Tananarive Due: www.essence.com/entertainmen...
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
August 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you're looking to learn more about Octavia Butler during your reading of Parable of the Talents, here is a short interview between the author herself and Tananarive Due: www.essence.com/entertainmen...
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
Our next book meeting is Sat, Aug 30th at 10 am CST/11 am EST.
#Afrofuturism #Scifi #BookClub
Check out this insightful interview with #D4PG speaker Cierra Kaler-Jones and author eveewing.bsky.social on her book "Original Sins" for the rethinkingschools.bsky.social annual magazine:
rethinkingschools.org/articles/ori...
Get your copy of "Original Sins": www.tciamn.org/d4pg-merch/p...
#EDU
rethinkingschools.org/articles/ori...
Get your copy of "Original Sins": www.tciamn.org/d4pg-merch/p...
#EDU
Original Sins — and What to Do About Them
Cierra Kaler-Jones interviews author Eve L. Ewing about her new book Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism.
rethinkingschools.org
August 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Check out this insightful interview with #D4PG speaker Cierra Kaler-Jones and author eveewing.bsky.social on her book "Original Sins" for the rethinkingschools.bsky.social annual magazine:
rethinkingschools.org/articles/ori...
Get your copy of "Original Sins": www.tciamn.org/d4pg-merch/p...
#EDU
rethinkingschools.org/articles/ori...
Get your copy of "Original Sins": www.tciamn.org/d4pg-merch/p...
#EDU
Reposted by Twin Cities Innovation Alliance
"With more than 100,000 ALPRs across the U.S. collecting tens of billions of plate scans per month, the net effect begins to resemble [an] AI Big Brother. The Illinois State Police ALPR network alone captured over 2.2 billion vehicles—200x the number of registered cars in the state"
NEW: In what appears to be one of the largest expansions of surveillance in IL history, we found hundreds of new Flock license plate readers—all paid for by AG Kwame Raoul's office in the last 3 years.
Issues with Flock Safety's data sharing practices are mounting. Will our sanctuary status hold?
Issues with Flock Safety's data sharing practices are mounting. Will our sanctuary status hold?
Eyes on the heartland
A vast network of new license plate cameras has exploded across Illinois in recent years—paid for by state grants to fight retail crime. With the federal government clamoring for more information on p...
unraveledpress.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"With more than 100,000 ALPRs across the U.S. collecting tens of billions of plate scans per month, the net effect begins to resemble [an] AI Big Brother. The Illinois State Police ALPR network alone captured over 2.2 billion vehicles—200x the number of registered cars in the state"
On Day 3 of #D4PG, Dr. Jill Greendeer asks, "How many of you can name at least 10 Native nations?" challenging us to relect on harm we can perpetuate during the #DataJustice & #DataSovereignty panel
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
August 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
On Day 3 of #D4PG, Dr. Jill Greendeer asks, "How many of you can name at least 10 Native nations?" challenging us to relect on harm we can perpetuate during the #DataJustice & #DataSovereignty panel
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Learn more about our 2025 speakers: tciamn.org/d4pg-speakers
#Data4PublicGood #TechforGood
Hey Afrofuturists, how's your reading going? We'll be meeting Aug 30th to talk about Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler. Come share your thoughts!
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
August 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hey Afrofuturists, how's your reading going? We'll be meeting Aug 30th to talk about Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler. Come share your thoughts!
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
Use this link to sign up: app.youform.com/forms/ohwp8dkw
#FutureLabs #BookClub #Afrofuturism #Afrofuturist #BlackLiterature #BlackLit
At #D4PG2025, we got to witness the noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows reunite in-person and perform their giant puppet show, "Digital Dystopia" with Artist in Residence Kill Joy!
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
August 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
At #D4PG2025, we got to witness the noticecoalition.bsky.social NDAUWU fellows reunite in-person and perform their giant puppet show, "Digital Dystopia" with Artist in Residence Kill Joy!
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE
Learn more about NDAUWU: tciamn.org/noticecoalition/fellowship
#D4PG #NoDataAboutUsWithoutUs #NDAUWU #NOTICE